Natives and Aliens
Marilyn Crispell · 1997
69 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A meditative exploration of avant-garde jazz, blending intricate piano lines with expansive improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- meditative exploration of themes
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
- thoughtful engagement with improvisation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer structured, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Natives and Aliens' was released in 1997, Marilyn Crispell had solidified her reputation as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed her critically acclaimed works like 'Nothing Ever Was, Any Way' (1996), showcasing her continued evolution as an artist and composer in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stag’s Horn 9:52
- 2 Sumach 6:33
- 3 Rhus 8:05
- 4 Friends from above 6:35
- 5 Hirta 4:23
- 6 Sippenaeken Visitation 8:22
- 7 and the tints 3:54
- 8 a deeper red 1:46
- 9 in velvet 2:37
- 10 Day of Small Truths 7:18
- 11 Natives and Aliens 10:22
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